The feast of Pentecost recalls the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the followers of Jesus. It is celebrated by Christians fifty days after Easter as a reminder of the active presence of God in our lives, guiding, strengthening and consoling us in the...
Doubt often feels uncomfortable, but it is also part of faith. To question is to seek understanding, and God meets us in that search. Mark 9:24 records a man’s honest prayer: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” This tension between faith and doubt is part of...
The Mahayana New Year on the 3rd January 2026, marks the beginning of the New Year for many Buddhists who follow the Mahayana tradition, one of main branches of Buddhism. The Mahayana New Year coincides with the first full moon of the first month. It is a period to...
From a Christian chaplaincy perspective, Christmas is often spoken about in religious language. Yet at its heart, Christmas carries meanings that reach far beyond Christianity alone. It speaks to something deeply human that many people, of all beliefs and none, recognise.
When students move away from home for the first time, many of them are looking for a community of faith. They are searching for more than a ready-made group of friends, or a set of ideological beliefs; they are trying to find a place where they really belong. This quest for belonging extends to staff members too, as they transition into new environments and seek a similar sense of community. From my own experience of pastoral conversations as a university chaplain at Holy Name Church on Oxford Road, here are three pieces of advice I would give to anyone looking for a community of faith during their time at the university.
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